The Ford Taurus is available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive. The Taurus, which seats up to five people, competes with the Chevrolet Impala, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon. It is also available as the high-performance Taurus SHO, which is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine.
(Skip to details on the: Taurus SHO) New for 2015 The base SE trim adds Ford’s Sync multimedia system and a backup camera.
The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted. Exterior Highlights
17-inch wheels; available 18-, 19- or 20-inch wheels
Body-colored door handles, front and rear bumpers
Chrome grille accents and chrome-tipped exhaust
Available power moonroof
Interior Highlights
Seats up to five with front bucket seats and a three-person rear bench
Air conditioning
Power driver’s seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control and a CD stereo
Available push-button start
Available MyFord Touch multimedia system
Available leather seats
Available power-adjustable pedals with memory feature
Available heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats
Under the Hood
288-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
Available 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
Six-speed automatic transmission
Maximum towing capacity is 1,000 pounds when properly equipped
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
Backup camera
Available rear parking sensors
Available blind spot warning system and collision warning system
Available lane departure warning and prevention
Taurus SHO
Ford revived an old name with the Taurus SHO—it stands for Super High Output—which effectively caps the Taurus lineup from a performance and luxury standpoint. The SHO swaps the Taurus’ standard drivetrain for a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6.
What’s Special
Twin-turbo V-6 makes 365 hp and 350 pounds-feet of torque
Six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel paddle shifters
All-wheel drive
Sport suspension
SHO design cues include a unique grille, SHO badges, 20-inch wheels, dual exhaust tips and a rear spoiler
SHO Performance Package includes beefier brakes, a shorter final drive ratio, 20-inch summer tires and an Off mode for the stability system
